Veterinarian

Star Valley Veterinary Clinic; Upper Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parkway at the Shore is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team, providing medical and surgical care in the exam room and hospital. The role includes maintaining client relationships, communicating care needs, and managing medical records with accurate estimates.

The position requires AVMA-accredited education or ECFVG/PAVE certification, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a solid knowledge of veterinary medicine. Competitive salary range and full-time, permanent role.

Qualifications

• Graduate from AVMA-accredited college or equivalent ECFVG/PAVE certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication; solid interpersonal skills.
• Good working knowledge of veterinary medicine and practice management.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care in exam room and hospital.
• Maintain accurate medical records and present client estimates in advance of care.
• Support hospital leadership and act as a team/resource within the clinic.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Vet medicine knowledge

Business/Accounting knowledge

Computer skills

Decision making

Training others

Empathy

Education

AVMA-accredited college or ECFVG/PAVE certification

Job description

Job Type: Veterinarian - General Practice

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Parkway at the Shore is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Parkway at the Shore welcomes both urgent treatment cases as well as pet patients in need of routine medical, surgical, and dental care. We have years of experience treating serious conditions and offering regular pet wellness care. Beyond first-rate pet care, we make our clinic comfortable and calm, so our patients can relax in the waiting room and look forward to meeting our veterinarians at all of our locations.

Our services include routine preventative health care as well as surgery, laboratory, radiology, ultrasound, and hospitalization facilities. Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and adheres to high standards in the way we practice medicine.

About the position

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of patients in the exam room and the hospital. This includes maintaining client relationships and effectively communicating the care needs and condition of their pet. Medical records are maintained accurately and legibly, and estimates are presented to clients in advance of care, as appropriate. The Associate Veterinarian is considered a member of the hospital’s management team and is therefore responsible for supporting the hospital leadership and NVA.

Basic Skills and Qualifications

• Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA-accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
• Strong communication skills: written, verbal, and listening
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong working knowledge of veterinary medicine
• Good working knowledge of business practice and accounting
• Functional computer skills; workable typing ability
• Able to think rationally and logically; able to make quick, decisive decisions
• Able to give, receive, and follow directions
• Able to provide training and support to colleagues and support team members
• Able to be empathetic and compassionate

Compensation

• Base salary of $120,000-$150,000 (dependent on experience)